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RFC 1866 - 5.5.4. Block Quote: BLOCKQUOTE

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### 5.5.4. Block Quote: BLOCKQUOTE

The <BLOCKQUOTE> element contains text quoted from another source.

A typical rendering might be a slight extra left and right indent, and/or italic font. The <BLOCKQUOTE> typically provides space above and below the quote.

Single-font rendition may reflect the quotation style of Internet mail by putting a vertical line of graphic characters, such as the greater than symbol (>), in the left margin.

Example of use:

        I think the play ends
        <BLOCKQUOTE>
        <P>Soft you now, the fair Ophelia. Nymph, in thy orisons, be all
        my sins remembered.
        </BLOCKQUOTE>
        but I am not sure.

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RFC 1866 - 5.5.4. Block Quote: BLOCKQUOTE